Ducks, Ryan officially come to terms

After talking with media about his new $25.5 million contract, Ducks player Bobby Ryan posed for photos at the at the Honda Center, Tuesday September 10, 2010. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

The Ducks announced Tuesday that Bobby Ryan has signed a five-year deal expected to be worth $25.5 million.

The life of the contract is interesting because it takes Ryan two years beyond the end of the contracts of Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. It also goes beyond the expiration of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, by which time Ryan might well be viewed as a bargain.

The Ducks can now count on Getzlaf, Perry, Ryan, Jonas Hiller, Lubomir Visnovsky and Toni Lydman for the next three seasons.

The agreement came after more than a week of talks that resumed in earnest prior to Labor Day weekend, eliminating the possibility of a large distraction heading into training camp that opens on Saturday.

ESPN's E.J. Hradek reported that Ryan will be paid $3.25 million in the coming 2010-11 season and $5,562,500 in each of the remaining four years. A source told the Register that the contract does not contain either a no-trade clause or a no-movement clause. Ryan is expected to sign this afternoon.

It is believed that the offer Ryan ultimately accepted was put on the table sometime last week. The Ducks bumped up their original offer of $25 million over five years in late June and ultimately got the five years they were seeking as the winger became a $5-million-a-year player while giving up one year of unrestricted free agency.

Ryan's deal will carry a salary cap hit of $5.1 million, leaving the Ducks with a shade $5.8 million under the ceiling to either spend or hold onto as cap space during the season. The cap figure is according to capgeek.com.

Ryan, 23, was the top remaining restricted free agent that had not signed a contract. The young sniper led the Ducks with 35 goals last season after scoring 31 in his first full NHL season, one in which made him a finalist for the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year.

After talking with media about his new $25.5 million contract, Ducks player Bobby Ryan posed for photos at the at the Honda Center, Tuesday September 10, 2010. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
After talking with media about his new $25.5 million contract, Ducks player Bobby Ryan posed for photos at the at the Honda Center, Tuesday September 10, 2010. "I'm very elated and excited to move into the season and next five years here in Anaheim," he said. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The Anaheim Ducks' Bobby Ryan, playing for Team USA, listens to head coach Ron Wilson during practice at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Ryan and the Ducks agreed to a five-year deal. KEVIN SULLIVAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Thirteen-year-old Mollee and her mom Jennifer, of Huntington Beach, hold a Happy Birthday sign for Ducks player Bobby Ryan last March at the Honda Center. Ryan, a fan favorite, has signed a five-year deal with the Ducks. ARMANDO BROWN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The Ducks' Bobby Ryan, center, celebrates his first period goal with teammate Dan Sexton, left. Ryan and the Ducks have agreed to a five-year deal. KEVIN SULLIVAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The Ducks Bobby Ryan celebrates his goal against Edmonton last season. Ryan and the Ducks have agreed to a five-year deal. ROSE PALMISANO, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The Anaheim Duck's Bobby Ryan signs an autograph Saturday during the Ducks' SCORE Shootout at the Honda Center in Anaheim in May. Ryan and the Ducks have agreed to a five-year deal. KEVIN SULLIVAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The Ducks' Bobby Ryan tries to score on Texas goalie Kari Lehtonen. Ryan and the Ducks have agreed to a five-year deal. ROSE PALMISANO, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Minnesota gaoltender Josh Harding can only watch as the Ducks' Bobby Ryan scores his second goal of the game in December of last year. Ryan and the Ducks have agreed to a five-year deal. KEVIN SULLIVAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The Ducks' Bobby Ryan battles with Los Angeles' Drew Doughty for the puck. Ryan and the Ducks have agreed to a five-year deal. ROSE PALMISANO, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
After talking with media about his new $25.5 million contract, Ducks player Bobby Ryan posed for photos at the at the Honda Center, Tuesday September 10, 2010. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Bobby Ryan played on the silver medal winning USA Olympic team in February. Ryan and the Ducks have agreed to a five-year deal. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Anaheim's Bobby Ryan celebrates scoring a goal with the fans at the Honda Center. Ryan and the Ducks have agreed to a five-year deal. MIGUEL VASCONCELLOS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The Ducks' Bobby Ryan is one of seven Olympians who was honored by the Anaheim Ducks during a special ceremony. Ryan and the Ducks have agreed to a five-year deal. ROSE PALMISANO, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
USA's Bobby Ryan chats with Switzerland goaltender and Anaheim Duck teammate Jonas Hiller during the third period of Team USA's 2-0 victory in men's hockey at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. Ryan and the Ducks have agreed to a five-year deal. ///ADDITIONAL INFO: oly.0224.kjs.jpg --- Photo by Kevin Sullivan, The Orange County Register -- Men's Hockey - Switzerland vs U.S. The 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, BC. Photographed 2/24/10 KEVIN SULLIVAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The Anaheim Ducks' Bobby Ryan, second from left, top row, poses for a Team USA team photo. Ryan and the Ducks have agreed to a five-year deal. KEVIN SULLIVAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A Ducks' fan shows her love for Bobby Ryan. Ryan and the Ducks have agreed to a five-year deal. KEVIN SULLIVAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
After talking with media about his new $25.5 million contract, Ducks player Bobby Ryan posed for photos at the at the Honda Center, Tuesday September 10, 2010. "I'm very elated and excited to move into the season and next five years here in Anaheim," he said. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Bobby Ryan is looking to a new five year contract with the Ducks. After talking with media about his new $25.5 million contract, Ducks player Bobby Ryan posed for photos at the at the Honda Center, Tuesday September 10, 2010. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
After his new $25.5 million contract was announced, Ducks player Bobby Ryan posed for photos and checked his messages at the at the Honda Center, Tuesday September 10, 2010. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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